How to Send Money to Someone at Thomas County Jail: Methods, Fees, and Fastest Options

Before sending money to someone at Thomas County Jail, confirm you're on the inmate's approved visitor list. This applies to every payment method. If a deposit won't go through - or you're setting this up for the first time - check your list status first.

Want the cheapest option? Go with a money order voucher. You can create one online for free, print it, and mail it with your money order. The catch: mail delivery plus processing can take up to two weeks. Not ideal when funds are needed fast, but hard to beat on cost.

For speed and convenience, send money online through JPay (or their mobile app). Fees are tiered by amount: $3.50 for $0.01–$20.00, $5.00 for $20.01–$100.00, and $6.50 for $100.01–$300.00. Here's a tip: sending exactly $20.00 costs $3.50, but $20.01 bumps you to the $5.00 tier. If keeping fees low matters, pick amounts strategically. If speed is the priority, online deposits are the fastest - no store trip, no mail wait.

Prefer paying in person? Walk-in MoneyGram deposits cost $4.95 per transaction (up to $5,000). Compare that to the lockbox or money order option, which is free. It comes down to what matters more: the convenience of walking in and paying immediately, or saving money by using the no-fee route.

While you're budgeting, here are the costs for staying connected through JPay. Video visitation runs $3.95 for 30 minutes. JPay emails cost $0.35 per electronic stamp, with attachment fees on top: $1.05 for up to 3 attachments, $2.10 for up to 6, or $3.50 for up to 10.